Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Soundcore Liberty 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Soundcore Liberty 4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Soundcore Liberty 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g 55 g Sony WF-1000XM4 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g -
Colour Black | Silver Midnight black
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
Tracking Data - Heart rate
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz Up to 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat MultiPoint Technology, ACAA 3.0 technology
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Liberty 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 6 Soundcore Liberty 4 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Controls Tap control Answer/end, play/pause, squeeze control, ANC/transparency/normal
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Features - HearID 2.0 Technology, Dynamic Head Tracking
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor Gyroscope
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Soundcore Liberty 4.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Soundcore Liberty 4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 Soundcore Liberty 4
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips Charging case, CloudComfort ear tips (S/M1/M2/L))
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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